The Benefits of Small Town Living

Not everybody plans to spend their lives living in an urban jungle. Many people can't stand the thought of big-city living and would prefer the benefits of residing in a small town. If you've been contemplating making a move into Airdrie from Calgary, here are just a few of the many benefits you can expect to receive:

1. Less rush-hour madness

In a small town you don't have to worry about leaving your home at 8 AM or coming home at 5 in the afternoon. You won't experience the crazy bumper-to-bumper stop-and-go traffic like you would in the city. When you consider that there are only 24 hours in a day and many of these hours are spent sleeping or at work, how many hours do you really want to devote to commuting? In Airdrie, even the commute into Calgary and then back home again is much saner than tackling the commute within the city limits.

2. Get to know your neighbours

Many people believe that small towns are friendlier for the most part. Maybe this is because they haven't been stuck in rush-hour traffic for hours before getting home! If you talk to residents that live in smaller towns they will often tell you that there's a more relaxed atmosphere and that the neighbourhoods are more closely knit. If you're looking for a place that offers less hustle and bustle, you should be looking in a small town.

3. You're close to everything

In Airdrie, you're close to all of the amenities in the town. You won't have to drive to the other end of the city to find what you're looking for. As the town continues to grow, more and more businesses and retail shops are expanding into Airdrie. You won't have to travel into Calgary to do your shopping unless you are looking for something specific.

4. More affordable housing

If you can't keep up with the rising prices for housing in Calgary, take a look at the selection of homes on the Airdrie listings. You may be quite surprised to see the huge differences in home and condo prices that exist between Calgary and this small town. In some cases a similar single-family home will save you about $100,000 if you purchase it in Airdrie. That's quite a price difference and it does not even factor in the extra interest you’d have to pay!